Location & Surroundings
Ambato is a settlement in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar, at 1,634 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ambositra, 18 km to the north. The national capital Antananarivo is about 200 km to the north. The nearest airport is Fianarantsoa Airport, 87 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 41' 0" S, 47° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1634 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:21
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ambato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ambato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 987 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.8 | 0.9 | 29 | 96 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 88 | 44 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 267.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 5.2 | 106 | 35 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 987.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 0.8 | 358 | 88 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 153.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 2.1 | 280 | 74 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 259 | 39 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 261.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 4.1 | 218 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 2.80 / 2.80 | 99 | 467.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 281 | 82 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 2.57 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.7 | 2.0 | 291 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 3.0 | 272 | 44 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 248.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 2.4 | 298 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 491.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 1.1 | 278 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 6.60 / 8.33 | 99 | 42.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.3 | 0.9 | 85 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ambato?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 987 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ambato today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 49m.
What is the local time in Ambato?
Local time is 15:21. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ambato?
Ambato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ambato?
DEM 1,634 m.
Where is Ambato located?
It is at -20.68333, 47.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ambato in?
It is in Madagascar.